Lake Arrowhead Guidebook
Beach Clubs
This Beach Club can be accessed with our ALA membership cards. It is located on the South Shore of the Lake and provides access for swimming and picnicking.
13 locals recommend
Burnt Mill Beach House
302 VillaThis Beach Club can be accessed with our ALA membership cards. It is located on the South Shore of the Lake and provides access for swimming and picnicking.
This Beach Club is located on the North Shore of the Lake and provides access for swimming, picnicking, and a great place to watch fireworks! Food available for purchase during the summer. Beach chairs also available on a first come, first served basis.
ALA Membership Card is required for entry.
16 locals recommend
Tavern Bay Beach Club
28399 N Shore RdThis Beach Club is located on the North Shore of the Lake and provides access for swimming, picnicking, and a great place to watch fireworks! Food available for purchase during the summer. Beach chairs also available on a first come, first served basis.
ALA Membership Card is required for entry.
Picnic, relax, take walks, and have fun in the children's playground. There is a gated entrance to the park and parking. Fishermen will find a variety of fish in Grass Valley Lake including rainbow trout, crappie and striped bass.
16 locals recommend
Grass Valley Park
629 Golf Course RdPicnic, relax, take walks, and have fun in the children's playground. There is a gated entrance to the park and parking. Fishermen will find a variety of fish in Grass Valley Lake including rainbow trout, crappie and striped bass.
Water Sports
Experience the beauty and excitement of a narrated tour of Lake Arrowhead aboard the Lake Arrowhead Queen. The splendor and serenity of Lake Arrowhead’s lush forests, sparking water and blue skies glide by as you sit back and enjoy up close views of lakeside homes and learn about the history of the lake.
The Lake Arrowhead Queen sails daily every hour on the hour year round. You can buy your tickets for the Lake Arrowhead Queen at Leroy’s Board Shop in the Lake Arrowhead Village.
200 locals recommend
Arrowhead Queen Tour Boat
28200 CA-189Experience the beauty and excitement of a narrated tour of Lake Arrowhead aboard the Lake Arrowhead Queen. The splendor and serenity of Lake Arrowhead’s lush forests, sparking water and blue skies glide by as you sit back and enjoy up close views of lakeside homes and learn about the history of the lake.
The Lake Arrowhead Queen sails daily every hour on the hour year round. You can buy your tickets for the Lake Arrowhead Queen at Leroy’s Board Shop in the Lake Arrowhead Village.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first timer, McKenzie Water Ski School caters to all your water skiing or wakeboarding desires.
McKenzie’s has everything you need to enjoy a great day on Lake Arrowhead. With instructors that ski with you on the water, all ages are welcome.
McKenzie’s instructors are capable of getting anyone up and skiing. If you already know how to ski or wakeboard, their instructors will help you to advance your skills on new tricks you want to master.McKenzie’s is open starting every Memorial Day weekend through September.
McKenzie’s is located on the waterfront in the Lake Arrowhead Village.
71 locals recommend
McKenzie's WaterSki School
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a first timer, McKenzie Water Ski School caters to all your water skiing or wakeboarding desires.
McKenzie’s has everything you need to enjoy a great day on Lake Arrowhead. With instructors that ski with you on the water, all ages are welcome.
McKenzie’s instructors are capable of getting anyone up and skiing. If you already know how to ski or wakeboard, their instructors will help you to advance your skills on new tricks you want to master.McKenzie’s is open starting every Memorial Day weekend through September.
McKenzie’s is located on the waterfront in the Lake Arrowhead Village.
Splash the day away on Lake Gregory’s Waterpark. Located less than 15 minutes away, this huge, inflated, water-play structure floats on 13,755 square feet of the lake’s Swim Cove and offers wet fun for all ages. It has slides, swings, jumps, diving platforms, and much more.
The Waterpark is available to anyone 7 years of age and older and at least 48″ in height or taller. The Waterpark also has winding water-slides that whisk thrill seekers down a winding hill to the lake’s edge. Race a friend side-by-side to see who wins!
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake DrSplash the day away on Lake Gregory’s Waterpark. Located less than 15 minutes away, this huge, inflated, water-play structure floats on 13,755 square feet of the lake’s Swim Cove and offers wet fun for all ages. It has slides, swings, jumps, diving platforms, and much more.
The Waterpark is available to anyone 7 years of age and older and at least 48″ in height or taller. The Waterpark also has winding water-slides that whisk thrill seekers down a winding hill to the lake’s edge. Race a friend side-by-side to see who wins!
Grocery Stores
This is the closet grocery store to Sky Fox Lodge,
providing anything you need to make your stay wonderful. Starbucks located in store, as well as an amazing bakery.
219 locals recommend
Jensen's Finest Foods
27264 CA-189This is the closet grocery store to Sky Fox Lodge,
providing anything you need to make your stay wonderful. Starbucks located in store, as well as an amazing bakery.
Located in the Arrowhead Village. This is our go-to spot for anything we need - including fresh meats and seafood to grill, a sweet treat for dessert, and everyday essentials.
We highly recommend their cracked black pepper and cheddar bacon ready-to-grill burgers!
259 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189Located in the Arrowhead Village. This is our go-to spot for anything we need - including fresh meats and seafood to grill, a sweet treat for dessert, and everyday essentials.
We highly recommend their cracked black pepper and cheddar bacon ready-to-grill burgers!
Restaurants - Where to Eat
Mexican eatery nearby in BlueJay. This is the place to go for Taco Tuesday! Also known for their eclectic interior, margaritas, and tasty food. Open for breakfast too with American and Mexican offerings.
7 locals recommend
Arturo's Restaurant
27159 CA-189Mexican eatery nearby in BlueJay. This is the place to go for Taco Tuesday! Also known for their eclectic interior, margaritas, and tasty food. Open for breakfast too with American and Mexican offerings.
Who doesn’t like waffles? By far “The Belgian Waffle Works” most popular breakfast place in Lake Arrowhead, so go early on the weekends or plan on a wait. They have a great location dockside in the Lake Arrowhead Village where you can enjoy a beautiful view. Their Belgian waffle mix is so popular they packaged it so you can take it home. Besides their menu offering 17 specialty waffles, they have a variety of other items including salads and sandwiches.
252 locals recommend
Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-189Who doesn’t like waffles? By far “The Belgian Waffle Works” most popular breakfast place in Lake Arrowhead, so go early on the weekends or plan on a wait. They have a great location dockside in the Lake Arrowhead Village where you can enjoy a beautiful view. Their Belgian waffle mix is so popular they packaged it so you can take it home. Besides their menu offering 17 specialty waffles, they have a variety of other items including salads and sandwiches.
Located in-site the Lake Arrowhead Resort, this on-site restaurant offers signature American dishes & wine in a rustic, family-friendly dining room. Reservations available via Open Table.
76 locals recommend
Bin 189
27984 CA-189Located in-site the Lake Arrowhead Resort, this on-site restaurant offers signature American dishes & wine in a rustic, family-friendly dining room. Reservations available via Open Table.
Cute wine bar and tapas restaurant in the Village. Whether it be fine wine, hard to find craft beer, gourmet cheeses or small bites, they never disappoint. Stop in for a view of the Lake while tasting a wine flight.
93 locals recommend
The Grapevine
28200 CA-189Cute wine bar and tapas restaurant in the Village. Whether it be fine wine, hard to find craft beer, gourmet cheeses or small bites, they never disappoint. Stop in for a view of the Lake while tasting a wine flight.
The Grill at the Antlers offers patio or fireside seating with great steaks, seafood, homemade soups, salads, sushi, and a great Sunday Brunch menu.
217 locals recommend
The Grill At Antlers Inn
26125 CA-189The Grill at the Antlers offers patio or fireside seating with great steaks, seafood, homemade soups, salads, sushi, and a great Sunday Brunch menu.
Enjoy the great view of San Bernadino furthermore, on a clear day you can see Catalina. This is their second location on our mountain the other one is in Skyforest, just before SkyPark at Santa’s Village. They serve authentic Mexican food, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, seafood, salads and have a full bar. Also, they offer breakfast all day. (We love their lobster
tacos)
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18Enjoy the great view of San Bernadino furthermore, on a clear day you can see Catalina. This is their second location on our mountain the other one is in Skyforest, just before SkyPark at Santa’s Village. They serve authentic Mexican food, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, seafood, salads and have a full bar. Also, they offer breakfast all day. (We love their lobster
tacos)
A local favorite on us on an afternoon! Fun is what the Tap Room is all about, and lots of beer on tap or in the bottle. To go along with all the beer an array of fun appetizers, hamburgers, sandwiches, brats and hot dogs. You can even build your own hot dog with a big selection of toppings. But best of all is their great view of Lake Arrowhead and outdoor patio.
303 locals recommend
The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189A local favorite on us on an afternoon! Fun is what the Tap Room is all about, and lots of beer on tap or in the bottle. To go along with all the beer an array of fun appetizers, hamburgers, sandwiches, brats and hot dogs. You can even build your own hot dog with a big selection of toppings. But best of all is their great view of Lake Arrowhead and outdoor patio.
LouEddies Pizza specializes in fire roasted Artisan Pizza and craft beers. Not only is there food good but you’ll love the funky mountain atmosphere. Every pizza is made fresh and because it is a super popular plan to wait on the weekends, but it is worth the wait! Available for dine in or take-out
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18LouEddies Pizza specializes in fire roasted Artisan Pizza and craft beers. Not only is there food good but you’ll love the funky mountain atmosphere. Every pizza is made fresh and because it is a super popular plan to wait on the weekends, but it is worth the wait! Available for dine in or take-out
Known for their preparation of Mandarin & Sichuan dishes in old-fashioned digs. We love their sesame crispy shrimp!
40 locals recommend
Mandarin Garden
26868 CA-189Known for their preparation of Mandarin & Sichuan dishes in old-fashioned digs. We love their sesame crispy shrimp!
Papagayo’s is a long-standing Lake Arrowhead favorite restaurant. Located in Lake Arrowhead Village by Center Stage making them the great go to after a concert. They offer a variety of Mexican cuisine. Locals love their Cantina especially their killer margaritas. Besides having a full bar they also offer breakfast Saturday and Sunday. We sure you’ll enjoy their food and festive atmosphere
154 locals recommend
Papagayos
28200 CA-189Papagayo’s is a long-standing Lake Arrowhead favorite restaurant. Located in Lake Arrowhead Village by Center Stage making them the great go to after a concert. They offer a variety of Mexican cuisine. Locals love their Cantina especially their killer margaritas. Besides having a full bar they also offer breakfast Saturday and Sunday. We sure you’ll enjoy their food and festive atmosphere
Authentic Italian restaurant with delicious home cooked meals, inspired by Southern Italy.
151 locals recommend
Puglia Italian Restaurant
26848 CA-189Authentic Italian restaurant with delicious home cooked meals, inspired by Southern Italy.
Located just outside Lake Arrowhead Village, Saddleback Grill is rustic yet elegant. It’s pub like decor with rich dark wood and brass accents are the perfect atmosphere for good home cooked food.
94 locals recommend
Saddleback Grill
300 CA-173Located just outside Lake Arrowhead Village, Saddleback Grill is rustic yet elegant. It’s pub like decor with rich dark wood and brass accents are the perfect atmosphere for good home cooked food.
Stone Creek Bistro is really a unique restaurant.
Don’t let the Bistro in their name fool you it is more than a bistro. Chef Sam Perry takes great pride in his food. He is always changing the menu which can include things like rabbit, duck, and lamb. Sam uses the freshest ingredients he can find, and it shows. They call it high end comfort food with French touches. It's a favorite of ours!
205 locals recommend
Stone Creek Bistro
26824 CA-189Stone Creek Bistro is really a unique restaurant.
Don’t let the Bistro in their name fool you it is more than a bistro. Chef Sam Perry takes great pride in his food. He is always changing the menu which can include things like rabbit, duck, and lamb. Sam uses the freshest ingredients he can find, and it shows. They call it high end comfort food with French touches. It's a favorite of ours!
Classic Burgers, Mouth Watering Fries, and the Thickest Malts! Visit this 50's style diner and see for yourself why they have been called "The Best Burgers in the Mountains!"
153 locals recommend
Cedar Glen Malt Shop
29125 Hook Creek RdClassic Burgers, Mouth Watering Fries, and the Thickest Malts! Visit this 50's style diner and see for yourself why they have been called "The Best Burgers in the Mountains!"
lake arrowhead brewing company
329 VillaBill's Villager
27195 CA-189Excellent breakfast spot - both for dine in and take out.
Drive thru or take away burgers and breakfast (including breakfast burritos). Make sure to get the hash browns .
24 locals recommend
Blue Jay Burgers
27284 CA-189Drive thru or take away burgers and breakfast (including breakfast burritos). Make sure to get the hash browns .
Activities
Fun family days all year round! Biking, hiking, archery, rock climbing, skating, zip lining, and endless festive forest charm. It transforms to the North Pole during the holiday season.
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Fun family days all year round! Biking, hiking, archery, rock climbing, skating, zip lining, and endless festive forest charm. It transforms to the North Pole during the holiday season.
This is a great hike with clean trails, some elevation, and the perfect distance for a walk. Sweeping views of Lake Arrowhead from the top.
76 locals recommend
Will Abell Memorial Trail at Arrowhead Ridge
This is a great hike with clean trails, some elevation, and the perfect distance for a walk. Sweeping views of Lake Arrowhead from the top.